Tour de France 2025 in Col de la Loze

This summer, the Tour de France is making a grand return to the Col de la Loze!

Join us on July 24, 2025, to experience the thrill of the legendary climb and cheer on the riders.

Updated on 05/02/2026

Tour de France at Col de la Loze

Discover the history of the Tour de France, a legendary stage of the famous Grand Départ. Located in the heart of the 3 Vallées in the French Alps, Méribel and Courchevel offer mountain passes, valleys, and spectacular landscapes that have shaped memorable cycling stages. Relive the highlights of this legendary race, the champions’ performances, and the impact of these routes on the resort and cycling enthusiasts. A page dedicated to cycling fans who want to learn more about the connection between Méribel, the Alpine mountains, and one of the world’s greatest bike races.

Experience the Tour de France stage in Col de la Loze

Come and cheer on the runners on July 24, 2025!

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, the Tour de France will captivate cycling enthusiasts with its 18th stage, featuring the legendary climb of the Col de la Loze. Spanning 171 km, this stage from Vif to Courchevel will push riders to their limits, testing their endurance on demanding slopes.

But the challenge doesn’t end there: the very next day, the peloton will set off from Albertville for a memorable 19th stage heading to La Plagne, tackling the formidable Col de Roselend along the way.

Don’t miss this chance to experience the excitement of the Tour de France amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Alps, where athletic feats and spectacular vistas come together!

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Are you planning to attend the Tour de France stage in Méribel on July 24?

Here’s the practical information you need to know:

Lift access: No ski lifts will be exceptionally open for the event.

You can still use the Col de la Loze road by bike or on foot to watch the finish.

🚗 Access and traffic:

  • No parking and closure of the Col de la Loze road between Méribel and Courchevel:
    From     July 23 at 6:00 p.m. to July 24 at 8:30 p.m.

  • July 24 road closures:

    • La Léchère → Moûtiers: closed from 1:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    • Moûtiers → Brides-les-Bains closed from 1:30 pm to 5:15 pm.

    • Brides-les-Bains → Méribel: closed from 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

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Le Col de la Loze

A legendary climb...

Perched at an altitude of 2304m, the Col de la Loze offers an exceptional panorama straddling the Meribel and Courchevel valleys.

A veritable greenway reserved for bicycles, the climb to the top of the pass is a unique sporting experience between forest and mountain pasture. For the more reticent, don't worry: you don't have to bear the name Pogacar to climb to the summit! Numerous routes of varying levels await you.

In 2025, the Col de la Loze is one of the must-do stages of the world's biggest cycling event: the Tour de France.

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